• Development, Implementation, Optimization, Communication and Documentation of the Project Management Standards for R&D Projects at KWS
• Training of Project Leads in the use of different project management and reporting tools
• Organization, minute keeping and follow up on measures taken in decision meetings and gatekeeper meetings at aligned dates
• Developing a portfolio draft and recommendation for decision taking
• Coordination of the activities of the R&D Project Management Office
• Coordination of the setup of Peer Review Teams
• Management and maintenance of the R&D Project and Portfolio Management Database
• Contribution in specific projects of the R&D Organization

• University Degree (MSc or Ph D) in Plant Science, Agriculture, Biology or in a similar field
• Profound knowledge in the field of project management
• Ability to communicate established standards and reporting of complex topics in a standardized reporting format
• Excellent communication skills for the interaction with different internal groups, project leads and management
• Excellent analytical skills would be beneficial
• Fluent English skills (written and spoken) are mandatory. German language skills would be advantageous
• You are recognized by your self-organization, initiative-taking and team collaboration

• As a family-run company we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, foresight and independence - this culture is lived in practice creating thus an open and friendly working atmosphere.
• True to our motto "Make yourself grow!" we support employees’ professional and personal development.
• We offer excellent work equipment (e.g. ergonomic workstations, several monitors, air conditioning), a fully-fledged, subsidized canteen and sufficient free parking spaces at the KWS location.
• We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: a company pension scheme, capital formation benefits, Christmas and holiday bonuses, special prices for company shares, childcare allowance and a job bike.